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Jacques Audiard's film "Emilia Pérez" emerged as the big winner at the 2024 European Film Awards, securing five awards. Despite "The Substance" by Coralie Fargeat leading in nominations, "Emilia Pérez" dominated the event, marking a significant achievement for French cinema.
Director Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film 'The Substance' from the 2024 Camerimage Film Festival in Poland due to "highly misogynistic and offensive" comments made by the festival's CEO, Marek Zydowicz. The film's cinematographer, Benjamin Kracun, also decided not to attend. Zydowicz's remarks, which questioned the impact of increasing female representation on artistic quality, were widely condemned, leading to further withdrawals, including filmmaker Steve McQueen. The festival's jury, led by Cate Blanchett, expressed support for gender inclusivity discussions.
Director Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film 'The Substance' from the Camerimage Film Festival, citing "misogynistic" and "offensive" remarks made by the festival director. This decision follows a similar action by 'Blitz' director Steve McQueen, highlighting ongoing concerns about the festival's leadership.
French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film 'The Substance' from the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland due to a controversial op-ed by the festival's director, Marek Żydowicz, which was criticized for being misogynistic. The op-ed, published in Cinematography World, was denounced by industry professionals and organizations for its sexist implications regarding the growing prominence of women cinematographers. In response, several filmmakers and organizations, including the British Society of Cinematographers, have condemned Żydowicz's views, leading to further withdrawals from the festival.
Director Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film "The Substance" from the Camerimage Film Festival after the festival's director, Marek Żydowicz, made controversial comments about female cinematographers, suggesting that increased representation could lead to "mediocre" films. Steve McQueen also pulled his film "Blitz" from the festival in protest. Żydowicz has apologized and expressed a desire for open dialogue, while the festival jury, led by Cate Blanchett, remains committed to discussing gender representation.
The body horror film 'The Substance,' directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, has been causing walkouts in cinemas due to its extreme gore. Now available on Mubi, the film follows an ageing Hollywood star who takes a drug to create a younger version of herself. Despite its divisive reception, with some viewers leaving mid-screening, it has become a cult hit, praised for its bold scenes and financial success, grossing $46.3 million on a $17 million budget.
At the French premiere of 'The Substance,' Demi Moore criticized the U.S. presidential election, describing America as built on "Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals." She discussed the film's themes of breaking taboos around sexuality and body image, praising director Coralie Fargeat's unique style. Moore emphasized the importance of embracing imperfections and women's potential, while the film received acclaim for Moore's performance and its bold narrative.
Demi Moore's body horror film "The Substance," directed by Coralie Fargeat, has nearly sold out worldwide following its successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The Match Factory has secured distribution deals across various regions, with Mubi handling rights in North America, the U.K., and other territories. The film, which features Moore as a former actress taking revenge on a system that rejected her, uses extreme violence as a metaphor for societal pressures on women.